IT Operations Manager

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Join Keysight's Manufacturing Center of Excellence and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global manufacturing operations. As the IT Operations Manager for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Data Systems (MDS), you will lead a high-impact team responsible for the systems that power production across Keysight's manufacturing sites worldwide.

This is more than a traditional IT leadership role. You will drive MES and MDS initiatives, support Factory of the Future programs, and accelerate digital transformation through automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions. Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and operations leaders across the U.S., Penang, and India, you will help shape technology strategy while ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical manufacturing applications.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, manufacturing operations, people leadership, and program delivery. This role offers the opportunity to lead globally distributed teams, modernize manufacturing platforms, and deliver measurable business impact across a world-class technology organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead global MES and MDS implementation, enhancement, and modernization initiatives across manufacturing sites, including new deployments, expansion programs, and ongoing operational support.
• Drive operational excellence across MES and MDS platforms, ensuring reliable production support, effective release management, system performance, and availability.
• Lead DevOps teams supporting MES, AWS-based manufacturing applications, measurement analytics platforms, and test equipment calibration systems.
• Champion automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions to improve manufacturing productivity, reduce downtime, and streamline operational processes.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to develop roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and execute digital transformation programs.
• Build, lead, and develop globally distributed teams across the U.S., Penang, and India while overseeing vendor relationships and system integrator partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with security, data integrity, quality, and manufacturing governance standards across supported platforms and processes.
• Lead manufacturing systems programs and projects from planning through execution, while developing and managing roadmaps, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and delivery milestones.
• Resolve complex issues, align competing priorities, and drive cross-functional decision-making while maintaining strong governance and execution discipline.
• Own vendor performance and commercial management, including contract governance, Statement of Work (SOW) development, execution oversight, and cost controls.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing IT, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), digital manufacturing, or shop floor systems, including experience leading MES implementations, modernization initiatives, or enterprise manufacturing application deployments.
• Strong understanding of discrete electronics manufacturing processes, production operations, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience leading application support and DevOps teams within a build-and-run operating model.
• Demonstrated success working in global, cross-functional environments with strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Proven people leadership experience as a first-line manager, supervisor, or team lead.
• Strong leadership, communication, change management, and execution skills with the ability to drive results across multiple priorities.
• Experience leading complex manufacturing systems implementations, modernization initiatives, or enterprise application deployments, supported by strong project and program management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience working in technology-driven environments and collaborating effectively with technical and business teams.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Siemens Opcenter MES strongly preferred; experience with Critical Manufacturing MES or other enterprise Manufacturing Execution Systems also valued.
• Experience supporting AWS-hosted enterprise applications, cloud platforms, or manufacturing analytics solutions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing data management, reporting, analytics, and AI/ML-driven process improvement initiatives.
• Experience delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The final role level will be based on relevant experience, education, and skills. Most offers are expected to fall between the minimum and mid-range of the salary band range listed below.

Colorado Pay Range: Minimum $132,450 - Maximum $220,750

Note: Pay ranges may vary depending on geographic location.

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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